2. New London, CT Born: August 18, 1754 Died: February,1813
3.John's Family Educational Backround : John Barker's father, Joshua Barker, born 26 September 1715 in Marshfield, Plymouth, MA, was the great grandson of another John Barker, who with his brother Robert had arrived in Plymouth around 1628. John Barker, the immigrant ancestor owned a ferry and was a member of the Marshfield Military Co. under Lt. Nathaniel Thomas. Joshua’s grandfather, also named John Barker, son of John the immigrant, had been a justice of the peace, deputy to the Court and as a sergeant in King Phillip’s War had been severely wounded. Joshua, himself was a lieutenant in Capt. John Winslow’s Co. in 1740 and during the 5.French and Indian War (1775-1762) was the captain of the 11th Co., of the Second Regiment. John Barker’s mother, Mary Throop, born 17 Jul 1726 in Lebanon, CT, the wife of Joshua, was the 3rd great granddaughter of Richard Warren, a Mayflower passenger in 1620. Richard was instrumental in the establishment of Plymouth Colony. With this heritage and the total immersion of the New England colonies in the fight for Independence, it is understandable why in June of 1777, John Barker requested that his Yale professors allow him to leave college and enlist in the Continental Army. With their permission and the assurance that he could graduate with his class in September, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in Col. Henry Jackson’s Regiment in the Connecticut Line on July 1, 1777. He spent the winter with his regiment at Valley Forge and in June 1778 was involved in the Battle of Monmouth. Later in an engagement with the British at Newport, RI, under Generals Sullivan, Green and La Fayette, he was seriously wounded. 7.While leading his Battalion, with his right arm raised, he was hit by a bullet in his shoulder which proceeded up his arm and lodged just above the elbow. John was taken to a hospital in Providence where the bullet was removed.However his right arm was damaged beyond repair and became useless for the remainder of his life.
8.John Barker and his family lived in Windham for several years then moved to New Haven, CT in 1794. In October 1802, he purchased his home on the the south side of George St., near the corner of Temple, from Thomas Finch . He and Huldah continued to live in New Haven for the rest of their lives. Four sons and 1 daughter were born in Connecticut: John, Jr., born 17 March 1791; Charlotte, 13 May 1795; Charles, 4 July 1799; William, 8 June 1802; and George W., 5 February 1805.
4.John's Career: During his convalescence, he remained in the army, and then finally resigned in March, 1779. With his military career over, he began medical studies under the tutelage of his cousin, also named John Barker, of Franklin, CT. His cousin was the son of his father Joshua’s half brother, and was one of the most respected physicians of the time in that area.Upon completion of his medical studies and to improve his health, John Barker moved to New Bern, NC and established his medical practice.After his Father died, he took over his estate. 5.
Why is he a Patriot?
6. Dr. John Barker is 9.buried in Grove St. Cemetery—Cypress Ave. W.—New Haven as stated in the Charles R. Hale Collection of Headstone Inscriptions copied on 13 November 1934. A copy of this record can be found in the New Haven Historical Society Library. No legible monument currently marks his grave in the plot where other members of his family and his wife Huldah’s family now lay. For years the resting place of this patriot, who carried a wound, the lifetime badge of his sacrifice for American Independence, was unacknowledged. This omission was rectified however, in a public ceremony on 4 July 2001, when a patriot’s marker was placed on the grave site of Dr. John Barker, MD, acknowledging and honoring his service in the founding of this country.
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John Barker
2.New London, CT
Born: August 18, 1754
Died: February,1813
3.John's Family Educational Backround : John Barker's father, Joshua Barker, born 26 September 1715 in Marshfield, Plymouth, MA, was the great grandson of another John Barker, who with his brother Robert had arrived in Plymouth around 1628. John Barker, the immigrant ancestor owned a ferry and was a member of the Marshfield Military Co. under Lt. Nathaniel Thomas. Joshua’s grandfather, also named John Barker, son of John the immigrant, had been a justice of the peace, deputy to the Court and as a sergeant in King Phillip’s War had been severely wounded. Joshua, himself was a lieutenant in Capt. John Winslow’s Co. in 1740 and during the 5.French and Indian War (1775-1762) was the captain of the 11th Co., of the Second Regiment. John Barker’s mother, Mary Throop, born 17 Jul 1726 in Lebanon, CT, the wife of Joshua, was the 3rd great granddaughter of Richard Warren, a Mayflower passenger in 1620. Richard was instrumental in the establishment of Plymouth Colony. With this heritage and the total immersion of the New England colonies in the fight for Independence, it is understandable why in June of 1777, John Barker requested that his Yale professors allow him to leave college and enlist in the Continental Army. With their permission and the assurance that he could graduate with his class in September, he was commissioned a Lieutenant in Col. Henry Jackson’s Regiment in the Connecticut Line on July 1, 1777. He spent the winter with his regiment at Valley Forge and in June 1778 was involved in the Battle of Monmouth. Later in an engagement with the British at Newport, RI, under Generals Sullivan, Green and La Fayette, he was seriously wounded. 7.While leading his Battalion, with his right arm raised, he was hit by a bullet in his shoulder which proceeded up his arm and lodged just above the elbow. John was taken to a hospital in Providence where the bullet was removed.However his right arm was damaged beyond repair and became useless for the remainder of his life.
8.John Barker and his family lived in Windham for several years then moved to New Haven, CT in 1794. In October 1802, he purchased his home on the the south side of George St., near the corner of Temple, from Thomas Finch . He and Huldah continued to live in New Haven for the rest of their lives. Four sons and 1 daughter were born in Connecticut: John, Jr., born 17 March 1791; Charlotte, 13 May 1795; Charles, 4 July 1799; William, 8 June 1802; and George W., 5 February 1805.
4.John's Career: During his convalescence, he remained in the army, and then finally resigned in March, 1779. With his military career over, he began medical studies under the tutelage of his cousin, also named John Barker, of Franklin, CT. His cousin was the son of his father Joshua’s half brother, and was one of the most respected physicians of the time in that area.Upon completion of his medical studies and to improve his health, John Barker moved to New Bern, NC and established his medical practice.After his Father died, he took over his estate. 5.
Why is he a Patriot?
6. Dr. John Barker is 9.buried in Grove St. Cemetery—Cypress Ave. W.—New Haven as stated in the Charles R. Hale Collection of Headstone Inscriptions copied on 13 November 1934. A copy of this record can be found in the New Haven Historical Society Library. No legible monument currently marks his grave in the plot where other members of his family and his wife Huldah’s family now lay. For years the resting place of this patriot, who carried a wound, the lifetime badge of his sacrifice for American Independence, was unacknowledged. This omission was rectified however, in a public ceremony on 4 July 2001, when a patriot’s marker was placed on the grave site of Dr. John Barker, MD, acknowledging and honoring his service in the founding of this country.